Sedation Dentistry

Sedation Dentistry

Many patients never see their dentists for the fear and anxiety they feel. At Century City Dental Associates, Richard Silvera, DDS, offers sedation dentistry services with a trained anesthesiologist to help patients feel relaxed and comfortable throughout their visit. By offering both oral sedation and IV sedation, our Century City dentist is committed to providing every patient with the comprehensive, positive experience they deserve.

Types of Sedation

Backed by the expertise of Dr. Andrea Silvera’s training as an anesthesiologist, our sedation options allow patients enhanced safety and comfort. This medication add-on is commonly used by patients who suffer from severe cases of dental anxiety or phobia. In addition to helping nervous patients stay calm, sedation is often used by patients who have a low pain threshold, a bad gag reflex, as well as those who have a hard time sitting still during their appointments.

At our Century City dental practice we offer three types of dental sedation:

Inhaled Sedation

For younger patients and those who wish to drive home after their appointment, we also offer nitrous oxide. This non-invasive sedation option, also known as laughing gas, will allow patients to relax while undergoing treatment and wears off quickly afterward.

Oral sedation

Available at varying dosages, this form of sedation is administered via pill one hour prior to your appointment. While patients are not unconscious with oral sedation, the pill can make patients feel drowsy or feel as though they’ve fallen asleep. As a result, many do not remember the specifics of their appointment, making oral sedation an attractive option for patients with longer appointments or those who get nervous visiting the dentist.

Inhaled and oral sedation options at our office are coupled with noise-canceling headphones and in-operatory televisions. We endeavor to make sure that patients aren’t just comfortable during their appointments, but truly relaxed.

IV Sedation

Administered intravenously by Dr. Andrea Silvera, this form of sedation can be felt more rapidly by patients. As a result, IV sedation is often recommended when patients are undergoing more complex procedures, such as wisdom teeth extraction, dental implant placement, or bone grafting. Similar to oral sedation, most patients do not recall the specific details of their treatment, making it an ideal option for individuals with more severe cases of dental phobia or anxiety.

Sedation Experience at Century City

Dental sedation at Richard Silvera, DDS is specifically tailored to address our patients’ specific concerns. By working with our experienced anesthesiologist, Dr. Richard Silvera is able to prioritize help patients relax while providing you with the high-quality care you deserve. In addition to sedation options, we offer noise-canceling headphones as well as hot towels and blankets to make sure you are as comfortable as possible.

Contact our Century City Sedation Dentist Today!

Century City Dental Associates is proud to provide excellent care aided by sedation dentistry services for a truly relaxing, personalized dental experience. Contact our Century City dentist today to schedule your appointment.

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Testimonials

I have been a patient of Dr. Silvera for several years now and can safely say that he is the first and only dentist I have ever felt truly confident in, and also enjoy and admire as a person. The staff in his office is truly wonderful - people I look forward to seeing, and their ambience and the equipment is top notch. Celebrities and executives all come to Dr. Silvera because he is one of the best dentists in the city, and I feel so fortunate I found him.